Increasing the Feeling of Safety and Security for International Students

Last updated December 1, 2017

Course Length

1h 2m

Last Updated

December 1, 2017

Increasing the Feeling of Safety and Security for International Students

Last updated December 1, 2017

Overview

This program will teach you practical methods for establishing communities of safety and support for international students in times of political uncertainty. We will focus on the foundational practices that can help international students feel safe and welcome on your campus and discuss how you can address heightened concerns that follow new political statements or legislation. We’ll also share tactics from across higher education, such as:

  • Accompanying international students when they run errands
  • Creating safe spaces for on-campus communities, especially in regards to religious practices
  • Hosting town halls to address concerns
  • Providing access to experts on immigration law

Who should attend?

This training will benefit professionals who work to bring international students to their campus and make them feel welcome. This may include professionals from:

  • International student affairs
  • Marketing and communications
  • Enrollment and admissions

Agenda

  • In this first section, we will discuss foundational practices institutions should do on a regular basis:
    • Errands
    • Off-campus housing
    • Religious practice
    • Student board
  • In this second section, we will discuss ways to address concerns with new policies and current events:
    • Town halls with experts
    • Close communication with International student support